Providing Solutions. Preventing Child Abuse.

The Family Tree is Maryland's leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving our community by providing families with proven solutions to prevent child abuse and neglect. A national affiliate of Parents Anonymous®, Prevent Child Abuse America, and The National Exchange Club Foundation, The Family Tree offers volunteer-supported programs and services that aide and educate individuals, families, and communities.

Being a new parent is the most difficult, yet most rewarding and satisfying work you will ever do. During those first few weeks of parenting, remember to take good care of yourself as well as the new baby. For tips on how to survive those early weeks with a new baby, › Learn More

The Next Generation Network empowers young professionals to help further the mission of The Family Tree through fundraising, awareness and advocacy. The NGN is developing the next leaders, supporters and advocates in the movement to end child abuse. › Learn More

Natural disasters, bombings and shootings are national tragedies, and your kids may ask questions based on what they hear from friends, the media, or school. Do you know how to talk to them? Read these tips or call our 24-Hour Parenting HelpLine (800-243-7227). › Learn More

Join us on Monday, April 27th for the 24th Annual Great Chefs' Dinner. This year we are featuring the amazing food of Chef Piero Premoli from Pricci in Atlanta. Reserve your sponsorship today! › Learn More

Kids are affected when they sense that mom and dad are worried about something. Talk to your children honestly, be brief and stick to short explanations when family changes have happened because of money problems. › Learn More

Rona's Story

Rona is a single, working mother of a very bright and energetic 4-year-old boy. With no family or friends to help her, she felt isolated and powerless, desperate for a break or even just a good night’s sleep. Since she worked long hours, her days consisted of going to work and coming home to care for her son. Rona was constantly fatigued and frustrated, frequently becoming aggressive, impatient, and confrontational with those around her, including her son’s teachers. Recognizing her situation and desperate to find help, Rona called The Family Tree’s 24/7 Parenting HelpLine and was immediately linked to a Parents Anonymous® Support Group near her home. She started attending the group and her son began attending (and loves!) the companion program for children. Eight months later, Rona and her son haven’t missed a session. She loves the group and says that she is finally beginning to see the light at the end of what seemed to her a very long tunnel. She has even become friends with one of the other parents in the group, a single mother of three boys.

Lives Changed

Knowledge, education and support are what every parent needs. Unfortunately, parenting today is not the same as it was in my father’s day. The Family Tree really showed me that it’s an honor to be a parent, and a blessing, too.

~ Adam, Parents Anonymous® Parent

Enough Abuse Campaign

The Family Tree (Prevent Child Abuse Maryland) is leading the charge to prevent child sexual abuse in Maryland. Be part of the solution.